May Sleeve Buddies!

[Gastricsleeve4me 186]

I was sleeved on May 14 - per the dr I can start solids today. I'm a little nervous about that' date=' so going to still stick to the softer side. Congrats to all the May sleevers on weight loss so far! I am just ending/still a little bit in a stall - It's lasted since week 2. I lost 18 pounds in the first 10 days, then nada, zip, nuttin. I'm down 2 more the past few days, for a total of 20 so far. I am glad to be 20 down, but certainly have a long way to go (299 pre-sleeve diet start, 275 surgery date, 255 today). Monday will be 4 weeks for me and I've been really strict about what I eat and when - should I be concerned at only losing 20 lbs so far? What i've read is that we can expect 10 lbs a month, but I see lots with great success these first few weeks. Just being slightly paranoid over here![/quote']

From what I've read, 20-25 lbs in the first month is SUPER typical. You're or course always going to remember seeing the big numbers more since they're exciting, but suspect they're more outliers okay to be less or more, but think you're normal and doing great!

[Lizzygirl079 22]

Hi guys!

I went under the knife on May 7th at a surgery weight of 242. My one month anniversary was yesterday and I weighed in at 219 for a 23 pound loss. I guess I'm "normal."

For all of you waiting for their first scrambled egg, I felt the same way and let me tell you it didn't disappoint. Every day since then has been better than the last.

When you get to solids, try this blog

http://www.emilybites.com/p/recipe-index.html?m=1

I have made both the taco and lasagna cupcakes. I liked the lasagna ones a little more (i may be biased living in tucson) but they were both awesome!

Congrats to all the May Sleevers!

[Cody0709 15]

Just a note' date=' that if you want to chat on Facebook, we have a secret facebook group going on there! It is called May 2012 Sleevers.

It is a secret group, so nobody can see the group, nobody can see who is in it, nobody can see our posts!

Would love to see you all there!

Just friend me on facebook (Sharon Ivanauskas) & then I will add you to the group![/quote']

I just sen you a friend request, Tom Coge

[Cody0709 15]

Surgery May 30th

Sw -327

Cw- 306

Tom

[under construction 24]

Surgery May 30th

Sw -327

Cw- 306

Tom

CONGRATULATIONS cody0709!!!

[Jbtoby 3]

I was sleeved on May 21st. My doctor did not require a pre-op diet so I am just starting from that point but I am down 27 pounds. However, I am not certain it is going that well. I am nauseous a lot of the time and have had almost constant bouts of diarrhea. Eating has become a drama - I am definitely not getting enough Protein but the more I drink the sicker I feel.

Anyone else have anything like this?

[beautifulnewme2012 164]

I was sleeved on May 21st. My doctor did not require a pre-op diet so I am just starting from that point but I am down 27 pounds. However' date=' I am not certain it is going that well. I am nauseous a lot of the time and have had almost constant bouts of diarrhea. Eating has become a drama - I am definitely not getting enough Protein but the more I drink the sicker I feel.

Anyone else have anything like this?[/quote']

I have just started feeling better and eating getting easier at almost 4 weeks out. It won't stay like this. Ur just healing.

[phatdivabbw 86]

I was sleeved on May 21st. My doctor did not require a pre-op diet so I am just starting from that point but I am down 27 pounds. However, I am not certain it is going that well. I am nauseous a lot of the time and have had almost constant bouts of diarrhea. Eating has become a drama - I am definitely not getting enough Protein but the more I drink the sicker I feel.

Anyone else have anything like this?

Yes, I was like this. Are you still on Clear liquids? My doc gave me zofran for nauseous. He said it can last for a month. I'm a little better since I started on pureed and full liquids.< /p>

Hang in there.

[mysleeve24 3]

Hello fellow May sleevers' date='

I was sleeved on May 24. I also had my gallbladder removed and a hiatal hernia repaired. I lost 23 lb pre-op. But I've gotten on the scale a few times, and I'm at a stall. My doctor says its because of my swollen abdomen. I feel healthier however. People say that I look smaller. I'm just anticipating on watching the scale go down. I'm still on my liquid diet. Just want the swelling to subside.[/quote']

Two weeks out and the swelling has gone down tremendously. Feeling great!

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[RawrrAshleex3 137]

Sleeved 5/16 and down 33lbs. Also having spleen complications though

[nicole11 0]

I was also sleeved on May 1st. I have lost 30 pounds and I feel great. I lost 20 pounds on the pre-op diet. Last week I only lost .2 pounds and started freaking out. I realized that once again I was allowing my weight to control me and I had to snap out of it. I am still trying to figure out when I am hungry. I just can't tell. I also have a problem with the feeling full. I am afraid of overeating so I don't eat much at a time.

[LKA Girl 2]

When you get to solids, try this blog

http://www.emilybite...-index.html?m=1

I have made both the taco and lasagna cupcakes. I liked the lasagna ones a little more (i may be biased living in tucson) but they were both awesome!

I'm so glad you posted this - this is a great resource and I'm definitely trying the lasagna cupcakes! During my puree stage, I made a combo of egg substitute, soy chorizo (has less fat, but is still spicy and yummy), and pureed green and orange peppers in a muffin pan and had Breakfast for dinner.< /p>

[kb7274 27]

Sleeved on 5/17.... Started pre op 30 days before surgery... 420 starting weight... 360 surgery day and current weight is 335 lbs... It feels great... Long way to go though.

[RawrrAshleex3 137]

Omg that's AMAZING!!!!!!! Good job!!!!!!!! *standing ovation!!!*

[beautifulnewme2012 164]

Sleeved 5/16 and down 33lbs. Also having spleen complications though

So sorry to hear about your spleen. Keep me posted.